Practice question
An accused is told that because the prosecution considers the case simple, the accused must personally defend at trial without counsel and without a valid waiver. Which express right is directly implicated?
- An unlimited right to change the criminal law.
- A right never to be tried.
- A right to decide the case personally.
- The right to be heard by oneself and counsel.
- A right to suppress all prosecution evidence regardless of legality.
Legal references
- 1987 Constitution, Article III Section 14: https://lawphil.net/consti/cons1987.html
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